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Reciprocal High School Exchange: Host and Be Hosted

by Oui-Connect

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$300-600Program Costs
5.0 / 5Overall Rating
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2014Year established

Program Overview

Participants aged 13-17 will host a Spanish, French, Italian, or German student for three weeks, followed by their own three-week stay abroad with the same exchange student’s family. This can take place any time between June and August.

The Reciprocal Exchange is a uniquely shared experience. Both participants embark on the same adventure, creating a strong and lasting bond that enhances their language-learning journey. Participants share not just a cultural exchange but a deep friendship. It’s the best of both worlds—combining all the benefits of hosting with the excitement of going abroad. Plus, the financial advantage of this program makes it even more attractive due to its reciprocity. Participants are carefully matched based on age, gender, and shared interests.

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Program Highlights

Experience homestay immersion in France, Italy, or Spain.
Engage in reciprocal exchange, wherein you host an international student and then be hosted in return.
Host an international teen for 3 weeks and then stay at that teen's home for 3 weeks during the summer break.
Gain huge financial benefits due to the reciprocity of the exchange.
Learn a new language while immersing yourself completely in a new environment.

What's Included

All Program Activity Costs
Medical / Accident Insurance
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration

Program Details

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Locations

  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • United States

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027

Eligible Nationalities

  • American
  • French
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • This Program is also open to Solo

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • High School Freshman (1st Year)
  • High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • High School Junior (3rd Year)
  • High School Senior (4th Year)
  • High School 5th Year or More
  • No schooling completed

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Written Application

Age Requirement

14-17

Duration

  • 5-8 Weeks
  • Summer

Starts At

$300-600

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CharlieDecember 2024

It really was the experience of a lifetime

Our son participated in the reciprocal exchange over summer, meaning our family hosted a great French student Achille for 3 weeks in San Diego and then our son spent 3 weeks in France with Achille’s family. It was so awesome for our family learning so much about French culture and having fun showing off California. Then our son had the best summer he could have asked for - he saw so much of France, beach, lakes & Paris (even going to the Olympics!) with a fabulous French family. Charlie’s French was SO much better afterwards. It really was the experience of a lifetime and the friendship and connection with Achille’s family is something we will treasure.

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